Patient's question:
A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a gynecological check-up. During the ultrasound, it was discovered that I have a uterine fibroid measuring 1.10.9 cm. After seeing this, I was very upset. I'm very afraid that it might press on something. I already had mild cervical erosion, and at the time, I felt as if the sky was falling. Because I am truly afraid of pain!Doctor's answer:
How big does an uterine fibroid need to be for surgery? Generally, if the uterine fibroid is less than 5.0 cm, surgery is not required. However, the specific treatment plan needs to be confirmed based on individual age, clinical manifestations, and endocrine status. If the growth location of the uterine fibroid is within the uterine muscle wall and on the serosal surface of the uterus, and its size is less than 3 cm, surgery is also not necessary for removal. However, living with a fibroid still carries certain risks and requires close follow-up. But if the uterine fibroid is larger than 3 cm and has abundant blood supply, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. If the fibroid is multiple, generally with no more than 3 fibroids and the largest being less than 5 cm, laparoscopic surgery can be accepted. This disease is the most common benign tumor in women and is composed of fibrotic smooth muscle cells of the uterus.